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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,247.40, 18,280.92 and 7,197.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,247.40, 18,280.92 and 7,197.38 is: 9,932.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,247.40 : 18,280.92 = 7,197.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,247.40/18,280.92 = 7,197.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,247.40x = 18,280.92 × 7,197.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,247.40x = 131,574,727.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,574,727.99/13,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,932.12

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